RCB vs RR IPL 2024 Memes: On May 22, 2024, the Eliminator match of IPL 2024 took place between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Narendra Modi Stadium. Batting first, Bangalore scored 172/8. In response, Rajasthan Royals chased down the target with 4 wickets in hand. This loss shattered Virat Kohli’s dream of winning the IPL trophy once again.
Social media erupted with memes mocking RCB, with fans of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking the most pleasure. One viral meme depicted that the Royal Challengers Bangalore team doesn’t seem to want to win the IPL trophy.
RCB’s journey to the playoffs, including their victory over Chennai Super Kings on May 18, had raised hopes among RCB fans that this might be their year. However, Rajasthan Royals crushed these hopes in the Eliminator on May 22, leading to a flood of memes on social media.
One user shared a meme showing the contrasting emotions of RCB fans before and after the match, captioning it: “RCB fans three days ago and now…”
Another user shared a photo with the caption: “Supporting Bangalore is like this.”
An X user addressed RCB fans with a photo, saying: “People like you show dreams first and then say it can’t happen.”
A photo shared by another user showed CSK fans watching RCB get eliminated from IPL 2024 live, captioned: “These people came to watch RCB get eliminated live.”
CSK fan pages also congratulated Rajasthan Royals on their win, with RCB being the main target of their trolling.
Additionally, RCB fans were trolled using photos from Ranbir Kapoor’s film “Animal.”
What Happened in the RCB vs RR Match?
In the match, RCB batted first and scored 172 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Rajat Patidar scored 34 runs off 22 balls, Virat Kohli 33 runs off 24 balls, and Mahipal Lomror 32 runs off 17 balls. Rajasthan chased the 173-run target in just 19 overs, losing 6 wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 45 runs off 30 balls, Riyan Parag 36 runs off 26 balls, and Shimron Hetmyer 26 runs off 14 balls. Finally, Rovman Powell secured the win with 16 runs off 8 balls. Rajasthan will now play Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 on May 24 to reach the final on May 26.
Virat Kohli’s Performance in IPL 2024
In the Eliminator, Virat Kohli scored 33 runs off 24 balls. He is the highest run-scorer in this IPL, holding the Orange Cap. Kohli finished the season with 741 runs in 15 matches, averaging 61.75 and striking at 154.70. He hit 38 sixes this season. In the 2023 World Cup, Kohli scored 765 runs in 11 matches, including 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries.
